Spring Fling 2013
Binghamton University students and community members enjoy Spring Fling 2013, along the Lois B. DeFleur Walkway, Harpur Quad and Peace Quad on May 4.
Photo by Jonathan Cohen
News Briefs
State employees update legal address online| May 6, 2013
Human Resources and Payroll announce new SUNY system self-service. All active employees will be able to report legal address changes to HR and Payroll online. Employees will also be able to view and print check stubs the Monday before pay day. Individuals will still receive a paper check stub. All employees will be able to access the new features using their Binghamton PODS username and password through the SUNY portal. The first time you sign in you will need your unique SUNY ID (provided by HR) to pass through the security verification screen. To find out more, visit the HR News or the HR Address Change web page.
Rec Center finals week and summer hours online| May 6, 2013
Campus Recreation has posted finals week and summer hours online, including group fitness classes and open recreation activities. The Rec Center, FitSpace and the basketball courts will remain open regular hours through Thursday, May 16, and close at 7 p.m. Friday, May 17. The Rec Center will be closed for Commencement weekend and open for summer hours on Monday, May 20.
Summer hours will be 5:45 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The pool will be closed from 2 p.m. Thursday, May 16 through Monday, May 27 for maintenance. Summer fitness memberships are now available for purchase at the Rec Center front desk and online. For a complete listing of hours, schedules and membership information, go to play.binghamton.edu.
Professional vacancy at Career Development Center| May 6, 2013
Reminder from EH & S to evacuate buildings when alarms sound| May 3, 2013
During the months of May, June and July, emergency evacuation drills will be ongoing on campus. All occupants of a building must evacuate when the building alarms are sounding. Correction of code violations found by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control during their inspection of campus will also be ongoing. If you have a concern about safety and code compliance, the following websites are a great source of information:
Environmental Health and Safety
Department of State – New York
Office of Fire Prevention and Control
You may also contact EH&S on campus at 777-2211.
Environmental Health and Safety
Department of State – New York
Office of Fire Prevention and Control
You may also contact EH&S on campus at 777-2211.
Balance your life with help from Work-Life Services| May 3, 2013
Work-Life Services offers six programs that help thousands of state employees better balance their daily lives; programs that connect employees with needed resources or save them money and time. The newsletter for May has been posted. Find information about these programs online.
Engineering Building floor installations begin May 6| May 3, 2013
Terrazzo flooring will be installed in the M-Pod and third-floor renovation area of the Engineering Building beginning Monday, May 6, and continuing until the end of May. There is some odor associated with placement of the terrazzo mixture.
Contact project coordinator Jennifer Bourassa with any questions at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 777-5047.
Summer Rec Center memberships| May 3, 2013
Beginning Monday, May 6, all summer Rec Center memberships will be on sale for students, faculty and staff online and at the Rec Center front desk. Full summer fitness memberships (valid May 6-Aug. 16, 2013) are being offered at the discounted rate of $80. Rec Center summer hours will be 5:45 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Full schedules of all activities and classes available each day will be posted online next week. For a complete listing of membership options and prices, go online and click on memberships.
Employee Benefits announces SUNY Perks Savings Fair| May 2, 2013
SUNY Corporate Perks is offering several savings fairs and discount opportunities for members to save money while celebrating with family and friends. The first fair is Mother’s Day discounts for Perks members. For more information, go to the HR website.
Submit outstanding fall/summer course book orders| May 2, 2013
The University Bookstore asks faculty to submit any outstanding fall or summer course book order as soon as possible. To date, 32 percent of the book orders have been received. Students will start selling the Bookstore their books during the next two weeks and the Bookstore pays more for books that will be used in the summer and fall. Help the Bookstore help students by paying them more for their books by sending in your order today.
Summer hours/summer holiday memo online| April 30, 2013
The Office of Human Resources has released the Summer Hours and Summer Holiday memo for 2013. Go to the HR website to view this memo.
Archaeology Summer Camps| April 30, 2013
The Binghamton University Community Archaeology Program (CAP) announces three archaeology summer camps: Kids (10-12), Teens (13-17) and Adults. Dates are July 15-19 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.). Participants will learn about Susquehanna Valley archaeology, assist archaeologists with the excavation of a local research site, and experience the preservation of local heritage. Archaeologists from the Public Archaeology Facility at Binghamton University will provide instruction in basic archaeological and lab techniques. Supervised excavations will be based at the 4,000-year-old Boland Campville prehistoric site on the Susquehanna River within the Town of Owego.
Cost is $175 for the Adult and Teen programs, $169 for the Kids program. Two scholarships are available (teacher recommendation needed).
Contact Nina Versaggi at 607-777-4786 or the .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Visit CAP’s website for more information at http://cap.binghamton.edu.
Professional vacancy (in SSIE)| April 29, 2013
Save the date for the Bearcats Golf Classic| April 26, 2013
The 24th annual Bearcats Golf Classic will be held Thursday, May 30, at The Links at Hiawatha Landing. Morning individual – Captain and Crew; Afternoon individual – Texas Scramble/Two Best Balls. Features a silent auction, clams, spiedies, contests, great prizes and lots of fun. All proceeds support Binghamton University Athletics. Reserve your spot today.
Faculty named to guide transdisciplinary areas of excellence| April 24, 2013
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Donald Nieman has announced the faculty who will serve on the steering committees to guide the five transdisciplinary areas of excellence that will become foci of research and scholarship at Binghamton University.
Steering committees composed of faculty who represent Binghamton’s scholarly expertise in the five areas will guide each area. Each committee will be responsible for defining the direction of their area; play an important role in hiring new faculty to strengthen their area; facilitate collaboration among existing and newly hired faculty; and develop conferences, symposia, and other programs to highlight new developments in their area. Each committee will have a budget provided by the Divisions of Academic Affairs and Research to support its work.
Committee members were identified by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Nieman and Vice President for Research Bahgat Sammakia. For the complete list of committee members, visit Inside on the Web.
Steering committees composed of faculty who represent Binghamton’s scholarly expertise in the five areas will guide each area. Each committee will be responsible for defining the direction of their area; play an important role in hiring new faculty to strengthen their area; facilitate collaboration among existing and newly hired faculty; and develop conferences, symposia, and other programs to highlight new developments in their area. Each committee will have a budget provided by the Divisions of Academic Affairs and Research to support its work.
Committee members were identified by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Nieman and Vice President for Research Bahgat Sammakia. For the complete list of committee members, visit Inside on the Web.
Center of Excellence names new associate director| April 24, 2013
Steve Czarnecki, a Princeton-educated systems engineer, will serve as the new associate director of Binghamton University’s Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging Center (S3IP).
Czarnecki, an Apalachin resident, brings three decades of experience at Lockheed Martin and IBM to his new role. He most recently served as advanced technology director for new ventures in Lockheed Martin’s Mission Systems and Training business area, which includes the Lockheed Martin facility in Owego.
“I’m excited to be joining Binghamton University,” Czarnecki said. “The possibilities are endless. While I’m sad to be leaving Lockheed Martin, at the same time I’m honored to become part of a team that’s shaping a world-class university. Great things are happening right here in our backyard.”
Czarnecki, an Apalachin resident, brings three decades of experience at Lockheed Martin and IBM to his new role. He most recently served as advanced technology director for new ventures in Lockheed Martin’s Mission Systems and Training business area, which includes the Lockheed Martin facility in Owego.
“I’m excited to be joining Binghamton University,” Czarnecki said. “The possibilities are endless. While I’m sad to be leaving Lockheed Martin, at the same time I’m honored to become part of a team that’s shaping a world-class university. Great things are happening right here in our backyard.”
Czarnecki did his undergraduate work at General Motors Institute, now named Kettering University, before earning two master’s degrees and a doctorate in electrical engineering and computer science from Princeton University. He holds several U.S. patents and has twice received Lockheed Martin’s Nova Award for teamwork. His previous connections with Binghamton University include 15 years as an adjunct lecturer in electrical engineering as well as a role on the industrial advisory board for the Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering.
S3IP, a New York State Center of Excellence, has four research thrusts: electronics packaging, flexible electronics, solar energy and “green” data centers. Read more about the center and its work with industry.